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Russia's major internet services instructed on how to detect VPNs
By Chiara Castro published
In his guidelines, Russia's Ministry of Digital Development highlighted some limitations in VPN detection, which could also help residents navigate the crackdown.

Iraq Telegram ban triggers 1,200% VPN surge — but experts issue a stark security warning
By Rene Millman published
Proton warns residents that downloading the wrong VPN app could put their data in danger

Google killed its dark web scanner, but NordVPN’s upgraded tool is here to fill the void
By Rene Millman published
The 'My Location' site instantly checks your physical and IP-based whereabouts, helping you understand your online privacy risks

'Switch to MAX, by any means necessary' — Inside Russia’s great internet crackdown
By Chiara Castro published
After censoring the internet for years, the Kremlin now targets citizens' wallets

Looking for a job at Meta, Disney, and Spotify? It could be a scam, NordVPN warns
By Rene Millman published
Cybercriminals are impersonating top brands like Meta, Disney, and Spotify to hijack job seekers' Facebook accounts

Russian iPhone users lose Apple ID payments as Kremlin escalates VPN crackdown
By Chiara Castro published
Russia's Ministry of Digital Development has ordered mobile operators to disable Apple ID payments in a bid to make accessing VPNs harder.

Iran's internet shutdown proves we need to go beyond Starlink, VPNs — this tech may be the solution
By Chiara Castro published
Direct-to-Cell (D2C) technology has the potential to bypass state-sponsored internet shutdowns

Russia moves to 'reduce VPN usage' with new blocking, fines and fees
By Chiara Castro published
As residents flock to VPNs to keep using Telegram, Russia's Ministry of Digital Development announced new plans to curb VPN use. Here's all we know.

Mullvad Browser's testers now get access to updates every four weeks, also on Linux ARM devices
By Silvia Iacovcich published
Mullvad Browser’s testers get faster access to updates as the interface has just transitioned to the Firefox Rapid channel. Here's all you need to know.
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